Christmas Gift List Purveyor #7: TWG Teas

It’s at Sweet Bella Café where I discover that TWG Tea is available locally. I’d enjoyed frequenting their tea patisseries when in Singapore and I’m ecstatic that their products are now in Manila.

TWG stands for The Wellness Group, a luxury concept established in Singapore that celebrates Asia’s tea heritage while imbuing it with European elegance. Their loose leaf teas, tea bags, and packaged teas are beautifully presented, touching and tantalizing the senses.

Tanya Juliano is part of the team who has brought in TWG Tea to Manila and she gives me some background. “One of our partners was looking for a good tea to serve in her restaurant, something that would make her beverage selection unique and she was encouraged by the good feedback that she received for TWG Tea. From there our company (Manila Global Brand Distributors Inc. [MGBDI]) was set up to bring in these wonderful teas.” Though Tanya acknowledges that the Philippines’ tea culture presently pales in comparison to the coffee culture, “…there is still a good number of people who appreciate the flavor of tea.”

Here, a photo essay on the fine products of TWG Teas.

TWG teabags are a work of art in themselves. Rip open the pack: see and feel the 100% cotton, hand-sewn bag which is free of glue or staples. The natural thread allows the full transfer of flavor from bag to cup.

I bought a box of the Moroccan Mint and immediately brewed and iced a pitcher when we got home from the event. I am so happy with the result. I also got a box of variants, so I can get to taste most of the teas and take my pick next time. Other people might balk at the price, but the value cannot be argued against. Mayhaps I shall get more when we go to Singapore, if not, I will order from the same people I met today.

Hi, Ms. Lori! These look gorgeous! I was wondering how much the loose leaf tea bags are, as they would be great presents for the holidays. But I feel a bit intimidated going inside the TWG salon. Haha. TIA!